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Diversion vs Diversification - What's the difference?

diversion | diversification |

As nouns the difference between diversion and diversification

is that diversion is a tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action while diversification is the act, or the result, of diversifying.

diversion

English

(wikipedia diversion)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
  • A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
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  • The act of diverting.
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  • Removal of water via a canal.
  • (transport) A detour, such as during road construction
  • (transport) The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destinationUS FM 55-15 TRANSPORTATION REFERENCE DATA; 9 June 1886 .
  • (legal) Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program.

    • Related terms

    * diverse * diversity * divert

    See also

    * hobby * distraction * red herring

    External links

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    References

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    diversification

    English

    (wikipedia diversification)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act, or the result, of diversifying.
  • A corporate strategy in which a company acquires or establishes a business other than that of its current product.